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Definitely, Maybe [2008]

starring: Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks
directed by: Adam Brooks

June 16, 2008
Firstly, i'm a guy, and although i'm not aversed to the rom-com, i prefer the "blow things up" catagory. Nevertheless, my girlfriend and i got this and watched it on DVD last night and i have to say, WHAT A FANTASTIC FILM.

It's interesting, insightful, funny. I think i spent a lot of time on the edge of the sofa, interested to what happens next. No Spoiler here, but the end is how films should finish. I finished watching this film and instantly all i wanted to do was watch it again.

If you want a great film that you could probably watch a number of times and never get bored, BUY THIS FILM.

ohh and if you are a guy, the presence of Isla Fisher and Rachel Wiesz is never going to be a bad thing.

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The Constant Gardener [2005]

starring: Ralph Fiennes, Donald Apiyo, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy
directed by: Fernando Meirelles

March 13, 2006
Do me a favour, I cannot believe that this film has such high aclaim. It fails to draw you in and get in touch with any of the characters. I have already wasted 2 hours of my life watching this drivel so I dont want to waste any more time even talking about it. This should have been a straight to video film.

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Eragon (1 disc) [2006]

starring: Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, Rachel Weisz

April 16, 2007
and most of it wasted. Most of the stuff that made the book enchnting and exciting has either been watered down or left out, the Raz'ac who are the bane of the book's good guys, went from awsome, dangerious and scary in the book to weak, dumb looking, and as tough as a wet paper bag in the film.
The relationship between Eragon and his dragon in the book is deep and heart wrenching, in the film it's shallow, rushed and you think 'why should i care?'.

This could have been soo good, but, it's not.

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Constantine [2005]

starring: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Djimon Hounsou, Tilda Swinton
directed by: Francis Lawrence

July 11, 2005
passable but dissapointing this adds nothing new to the genre and the climax is awful

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The Fountain [2006]

starring: Hugh Jackman, Stephen McHattie, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Ethan Suplee
directed by: Darren Aronofsky

May 28, 2007
I bought this film based on two things. The first is Darron Arronofsky (probably misspelled) and the second was the reviews from amazon customers. I like being challenged and had recently been pleasantly surprised by "Lady In The Water" which also gained a rather wide spread of comments from very negative to extremely complementary.
"The Fountain" is a film of a different order. It is a genuine piece of Art. By this I mean that, like all great Art, it changes the way we see a medium, whether this be painting, music or literature. This film was a true spiritual experience for me. I found it to be deeply moving and visually stunning.
I can see how it may not be for everyone but idiots who have given this a one star review really should consider what ... Read More:

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Constantine [HD DVD] [2005]

starring: Rachel Weisz, Keanu Reeves

November 20, 2006
Well I enjoyed the film to be honest. I expected very little not a Matrix fan but hubby is and it was he who wanted to watch this. Sat there with my book handy so that I could ignore while he watched.

I didnt read my book. I enjoyed the film the acting and well just about everything really. I would recommend.

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The Mummy/The Mummy Returns [1998]

starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Jonathan Hyde
directed by: Stephen Sommers

July 21, 2008
Well I enjoyed the film to be honest. I expected very little not a Matrix fan but hubby is and it was he who wanted to watch this. Sat there with my book handy so that I could ignore while he watched.

I didnt read my book. I enjoyed the film the acting and well just about everything really. I would recommend.

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About a Boy [2002]

starring: Hugh Grant|Toni Collette|Rachel Weisz
directed by: Chris & Paul Weitz

December 02, 2002
Having bought this DVD a couple of years ago because it came in a set with Love Actually and Notting Hill, I have only just gotten round to watching it. And my have I been missing out? About a boy is an incredible film and will appeal to all ages and both genders. Great family viewing as it is not littered with swearing like the majority of films around and no cringy 'oh my god i can't believe i'm watching this with my children/ parents' moments!
All in all a fantastic performance from Hugh Grant, and a wonderful feel-good comedy (which is actually funny) that i am sure to watch again and again... just maybe not as much as i watch Love Actually cos that would be impossible!
Highly recommended

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The Mummy 1, 2 & 3 Box Set [Blu-ray] [1998]

starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr
directed by: Rob Cohen, Stephen Sommers

December 01, 2008
Having bought this DVD a couple of years ago because it came in a set with Love Actually and Notting Hill, I have only just gotten round to watching it. And my have I been missing out? About a boy is an incredible film and will appeal to all ages and both genders. Great family viewing as it is not littered with swearing like the majority of films around and no cringy 'oh my god i can't believe i'm watching this with my children/ parents' moments!
All in all a fantastic performance from Hugh Grant, and a wonderful feel-good comedy (which is actually funny) that i am sure to watch again and again... just maybe not as much as i watch Love Actually cos that would be impossible!
Highly recommended

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My Blueberry Nights [2007]

starring: Norah Jones, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, David Strathairn
directed by: Wong Kar-Wai

June 23, 2008
A lot of reviews on My Blueberry Nights are sour. People expected something else from the director, the script, from Norah Jones. But that's all a matter of people assuming they can dictate any creator's output (they expect something of the artist that they already saw or heard before, they chain an artist to his previous work and take that to the moment they play a cd for the first time or watch a movie premiere).
As a work on it's own: in my humble opinion a beautifully crafted road movie, well, more off-road actually, preparing us slices of life, love and dead. Jude Law and Norah Jones are the soul mates in the leading roles and mainframe of the film, but don't miss David Strathairn and Rachel Weisz in their 'segment'. That's Oscar-material, those two!